IT Architect

Digital Architect

Hybrid - Staffordshire (ideally 1 day a week, but can flex for the right person)Fixed-Term Contract - 24 Monthssalary is based on experience

About the Organisation

Join a nationally recognised organisation undergoing a major multi-year digital transformation. With significant investment in modern cloud platforms and customer-facing digital services, the business is rebuilding its digital estate to support new products, smoother user journeys and improved operational capabilities.

You will be part of a forward-thinking digital function with strong leadership support and a clearly defined roadmap - an ideal environment for an architect who wants to shape long-term platforms, influence strategy and embed modern engineering practices.

The Role

As a Digital Architect, you will shape, define and govern the organisation's digital platforms, with an emphasis on Azure and Sitecore-based solutions. You'll work across multiple product teams and delivery partners, ensuring architectures are scalable, secure and future proof.

This is a hands-on architectural leadership role where your decisions will influence key digital services used by large volumes of internal and external users.

This is a 24-month fixed-term contract with genuine long-term potential, including the possibility of a permanent role.

What you'll be doing

• Designing and governing digital platforms built on Azure, Sitecore and surrounding technologies
• Defining architectures that align with enterprise standards, cloud strategy and security governance
• Working closely with product and engineering squads to create scalable and pragmatic solutions
• Influencing technical direction across internal teams and external delivery partners
• Driving modern engineering principles such as API-first design, microservices, automation and quality-driven development
• Supporting complex integrations across mobile, CRM, digital channels and business systems
• Helping develop the future digital blueprint the organisation will build upon for years to come

What we're looking for

• Proven background architecting digital platforms in complex environments
• Strong technical experience with Azure cloud services and Sitecore (or similar enterprise web/content platforms)
• Expertise in API-led architectures, microservices and cloud-native design
• Understanding of CRM, mobile and wider digital ecosystem integrations
• Solid appreciation of GDPR, data governance and cyber security principles
• Certifications such as TOGAF or Azure Solutions Architect are beneficial
• Excellent communicator capable of influencing technical and non-technical teams

What's on offer

• £75,000-£90,000 salary depending on experience
• Long-term progression and internal career opportunities
• Extensive training and development options

Interested?

If you're a Digital Architect seeking the chance to define modern cloud and digital platforms - in a stable, well-backed transformation environment - this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.